Honduras Coup - Day 44 - August 10, 2009

Day 44 after the Honduran Coup: Power sharingBy Jennifer Moore - alainet.org : August 10, 2009
Since Honduran coup leaders ousted President Manuel Zelaya on June 28th at least six people have been killed and serious human rights violations against people opposing the de facto regime have been documented. (1) Vice President Alfredo López of the National Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH) says threats against their members have increased during this period as a result of their participation in the National Front Against the Coup. But, despite the repression, he believes that the last six weeks have also been invaluable for social organizing in the Central American country which served as staging Marches have been occurring daily in the city of Tegucigalpa since the de facto regime seized power.

National March in Honduras Advances towards Two Major CitiesBy periodico26.cu : August 10, 2009
The national popular march of resistance to the coup d’état in Honduras continues heading for Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula from various points in the country hoping to arrive in these two cities on Tuesday.

Social Democratic Party of Honduras Breaks with Military RegimeBy periodico26.cu : August 10, 2009
The Social Democratic Party of Innovation and Unity of Honduras has confirmed that it is in opposition to the illegal military regime in Tegucigalpa. According to the Prensa Latina news agency, the political party - one of five that are represented in the Honduran congress - is officially joining the resistance to the fascist coup.

Fact Checking Lanny Davis on HondurasBy Greg Grandin - huffingtonpost.com : August 10, 2009
As Hillary Clinton's major fundraiser during last year's presidential primary, Davis is known for, among other things, leading the attack on Barack Obama for his association with Reverend Jeremiah Wright. / Davis was also the chief U.S. lobbyist of the military dictatorship in Pakistan in the late 90s and played an important role in strengthening relations between then President Bill Clinton and de facto president General Perez Musharraf. / Now Lanny Davis finds himself defending another de facto regime in Honduras that is engaging in "grave and systemic" political repression, suspending due process, harassing independent journalists, killing or disappearing at least ten people, and detaining hundreds as "constitutional," all the while touting himself as a (Honduran) constitutional expert.

Armed forces attempt to close Radio GloboBy ifex.org : August 10, 2009
The Armed Forces of Honduras, who were behind the 28 June 2009 coup against the country's government, have initiated actions aimed at closing the Radio Globo radio station by way of the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL).

A U.S. Connection: The Honduran CoupBy Conn Hallinan - informationclearinghouse.info : August 10, 2009
Weeks before the June 28 Honduran coup, Carmona-Borjas barnstormed the country accusing Zelaya of collaborating with narco-traffickers. / Reich, a Cuban-American with ties to right-wing factions all over Latin America, and a former assistant secretary of state for hemispheric affairs under George W. Bush, has been accused by the Honduran Black Fraternal Organization of "undeniable involvement" in the coup. /
"If you want to understand who is the real power behind the [Honduran] coup, you need to find out who is paying Lanny Davis," says Robert White, former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador and current president of the Center for International Policy.

Obama slams Honduran 'coup'By presstv.ir : August 10, 2009
"We have been very clear in our belief that President Zelaya was removed from office illegally, that it was a coup and that he should return. We have cooperated with all the international bodies in sending that message," Obama attacked his critics who had accused him of being passive on the issue.

Obama reaffirms US backing for Zelaya in HondurasBy AFP - google.com : August 10, 2009
US President Barack Obama on Monday reaffirmed US support for ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and accused critics of his policy on the political crisis of hypocrisy. / "President Zelaya remains the democratically elected president and, for the sake of the Honduran people, democratic and constitutional order must be restored," Obama said during a summit with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper here.

Union of South American Nations rejects electionsunder Honduran de facto regimeBy The Associated Press - winnipegfreepress.com : August 10, 2009
South American presidents say they will not recognize any leader elected while Honduras' coup-installed regime is in power and they have reiterated a call for the immediate return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. / Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the group's position Monday on the first day of a meeting of the Union of South American Nations, or Unasur.

On the Road to Tegucigalpa with Father Andrés TamayoBy Belén Fernández - narconews.com : August 10, 2009
Myriad anti-coup marches en route from different parts of Honduras have merged into eight and are set to converge tomorrow, August 11, on the cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.

Mexican President Voices Support for Ousted Honduras Leader ZelayaBy mexidata.info : August 10, 2009(Transcript of address to media by Mexican President Felipe Calderón)
"On behalf of all Mexicans, Mr. President, I would like to assure you and the Honduran people of our solidarity and friendship. / "During our meeting, President Zelaya and I had the opportunity to discuss the situation in Honduras at length. I have confirmed the Mexican government's commitment to contributing to a solution to the conflict and our support to ensure his swift, peaceful restoration to the post to which he was democratically elected.

Honduran Coup Decree Shows Coup "Justification" Was After the FactBy Robert Naiman - huffingtonpost.com : August 10, 2009
Supporters in the U.S. of the coup in Honduras have frequently made two claims to justify it which are demonstrably false, which have nonetheless been widely accepted in the U.S., because they have been largely unchallenged in the U.S. media: the Honduran Congress authorized Zelaya's removal, and the basis for that removal was Article 239 of the Honduran Constitution, which forbids someone from being President if he has already been President, and says that anyone who advocates changing this provision will cease to be President.

Was Honduras Obama's maiden coup?By YouTube.com : August 10, 2009

Honduras - Ignacio RamonetBy ipsnews.net : August 10, 2009
President Zelaya did not violate a single article of the constitution. Nor did he organise a referendum. Nor did he want to extend his term in office, which ends on January 27, 2010. His intention was to organise a non-binding ballot initiative (in other words, a simple opinion poll) asking citizens: "Do you agree that in the November 2009 general elections a fourth issue should be added to the ballot to decide whether or not to hold a national constitutive assembly for the purpose of drafting a new constitution of the republic?"

Honduras yields on OAS delegationBy bbc.co.uk : August 10, 2009
The interim government in Honduras now says that it is willing to accept mediation talks with a delegation from the Organisation of American States.

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